The Fowl Life
As Chad chases the waterfowl migration, each new episode, brings you a behind-the-scenes experience at different Duck Hunting Camps across the U.S. Here you’ll get to hear from industry leaders, expert waterfowl hunters, professional athletes and folks that are just as obsessed as you are about waterfowl hunting. You’ll find advice on choosing the right gear, learn new hunting strategies, duck calling techniques, how to prepare wild game and so much more. So, join the conversation and subscribe to the podcast so you’ll get future episodes downloaded directly to your computer, phone or tablet.
Episodes
April 24, 2025 • 67 mins
Chad is back with Carson and Jeff from CWA, for part 2 of the conversation you won't want to miss. The guys shift gears from the blinds and boats to the cutting boards and cleaning tables. Chad and the crew talk through what happens after the hunt—processing birds, following the law, and doing right by the resource. Is there a perfect way to clean a duck? Maybe not. But doing it with respect and purpose matters more than most peopl...
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April 21, 2025 • 70 mins
We ain’t sugarcoatin’ it—waterfowl hunting ain’t easy to get into. The gear, the regs, the access, the learning curve... it’s enough to turn folks away before they ever get a decoy wet. But in this episode, we sit down with the badasses from California Waterfowl Association who are making darn sure the tradition doesn’t die on our watch.
From youth camps to veteran hunts, college outreach to first-time field days, the CWA crew is ...
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April 14, 2025 • 19 mins
Transform your wild game, game! The Fowl Life Midwest Host Joel Kleefisch and Provider award-winning Chef, French Culinarian, Ellie Lawton break down why sauces can be bosses for your wild game feast or fiesta! Joel and Chef Ellie show you quick, easy steps to turn any meal up a click. Learn how to Finish What You Started with our ongoing short format series the Fowl Life Podcast, Provider Series, Eat Wild edition!
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April 11, 2025 • 68 mins
In this episode, Chad sits down with Jeff Tarsi of Nutrien Ag Solutions to explore the connection between sustainable agriculture and wildlife conservation. Jeff talks about his passion for turkey hunting and his dream of spending every day of his retirement in pursuit of gobblers. They discuss how farmers are the OG conservationists, working tirelessly to leave the land better than they found it. From deer to ducks, and even the s...
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In this episode of The Fowl Life Podcast Provider Series Eat Wild Edition, Midwest Host Joel Kleefisch and Provider Chef Ellie Lawton Break down an American Classic with a twist. Provider Right Wing Stuffed Meatloaf. It’s an easy, fast way to use any ground wild game or beef.
We hope you enjoy! This episode is brought to you by The Provider culinary, Travel Wisconsin, Oakley sunglasses and Banded Brands
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April 3, 2025 • 51 mins
The story of Banded Drake Ranch continues. In Part 2, Chad is back with Matt, Seth, and Denny to dig even deeper into the vision that made this place unique and exceptional from the start. With a shared goal of creating a higher-end duck club that’s rooted in conservation and building a legacy, the guys walk us through the intense planning, improvements, and hands-on work that went into shaping the land. From dialing in the habitat...
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March 28, 2025 • 73 mins
What does it take to turn a vision into one of the most elite duck-hunting properties in the country? In this episode, you'll find out. Chad sits down with Matt and Seth to dive into the origins of Banded Drake Ranch. They rewind the clock to the first time they ever laid eyes on the land, the moment the dream took shape and the strategy behind transforming it into a premier waterfowl destination. From the first hunt to the endless...
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March 25, 2025 • 16 mins
Welcome to the first of our new short-format Provider Series episodes, where we bring you quick, inspiring, wild game recipes to level up your cooking. In this episode, Joel is joined by certified French chef Ellie Lawton as they dive into Provider Swine, alligator, and wild hog, paired with a bold Provider Right Wing Sauce remoulade. These episodes will give you the confidence to get creative in the kitchen. Short, simple, and pac...
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March 23, 2025 • 41 mins
In this episode of Safari Club International's Fowl Thoughts, Chad sits down solo at the mic to dive into the early days of The Fowl Life, sharing stories of the OGs who were there from the start, some moments that shaped the brand, and how he landed on the name that hunters everywhere know today. Who mentored him? Who was in the blind from the beginning? Listen in for a nostalgic look at the origins of how everything came to be an...
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March 19, 2025 • 20 mins
Chad sits down solo on the mic to share his thoughts about Axl, and the incredible dogs we are so blessed to hunt with. Do they even know how incredible they are? The way they make us look good in the field, how they never ask for anything in return… Just a pat on the head, a ride in the truck, and maybe a spot on the couch when the hunt is done. Do they remember all the states we’ve hunted together? The retrieves that earned them ...
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March 14, 2025 • 30 mins
Ah, the Canada Goose. Often a challenge on the water or in the field, but let’s be honest, sometimes the biggest issue is getting folks to love it on the dinner table.
Well, fear not! In this episode of The Fowl Life Podcast Provider Series Eat Wild Edition, Certified French Culinarian, Chef Ellie Lawton, shows us an easy way to make goose protein the star of the feast.
Hear step by step instructions how to prepare Provider Right W...
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March 6, 2025 • 10 mins
Chad hits the studio solo to give an honest, insider’s review on Mojo’s newest motion decoy, The Mallard Machine! This thing is unbelievable. There are so many aspects that go into being a successful hunter. Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a full-on outfitter, or something in between, this will change your success rate, hands down. Chad is known for being one of the most passionate waterfowlers on the planet, and his excitement f...
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March 3, 2025 • 16 mins
Let’s talk outfitters! In this solo episode, Chad dives into what makes a top-tier outfitter and why partnering with the best can make all the difference in your next hunting trip. Listen to the details of what makes Basswood Lodge in New York and the molt migration so legendary. From fresh geese pouring out of Canada into New York hitting the agricultural fields for the first time, to his passion for breaking flocks, the art of ca...
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February 27, 2025 • 20 mins
Chad sits down in the studio for an inside recap on his 2024/25 waterfowl season and everything that comes with this incredible lifestyle. He is a passionate member and partner of Safari Club International, and he touches on the vital role of SCI in safeguarding our rights as hunters. SCI tirelessly advocates for hunters daily, ensuring the next generation can continue our time-honored traditions. Listen to the things you can do to...
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February 23, 2025 • 34 mins
Master Chef and award-winning culinary creator, Jan Sather, "hops to it" with a rabbit dish that will blow your mind and taste buds.
In this Fowl Life Podcast Provider Series Eat Wild Edition learn step by step how to easily put a 5-star wild game dinner on the table.
Glean the expertise of Master Chef Jan and gain the approval of your family.
Join Host Joel Kleefisch, Fowl Life Midwest Pro Staffer, Danielle Fairman, and Chef Jan ...
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February 20, 2025 • 103 mins
The Boys are back in camp and coming at you with an episode that’s equal parts funny, true, and full of waterfowl wisdom. Chad is joined by Spencer Proulx, Tom Miller, and Denny Reid of Camospace—Someone burnt the bread… but who’s taking the blame? From calling bad shots to calling out the importance of guides bringing the same fire as their clients, this conversation is honest and inspiring. What keeps those mallards hanging aroun...
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February 14, 2025 • 112 mins
Welcome back to camp! in this episode, Chad sits down with his good friend and country music star, Chase Rice. This episode feels less like an interview and more like pulling up a chair next to two good buddies swapping stories over a glass of Jack. the guys let the mics roll for a personal and unfiltered conversation that gives you an inside look at what it’s really like when they get together. No scripts, no crazy questions, just...
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February 11, 2025 • 106 mins
In this episode, Chad sits down with Spencer Proulx of Twin Branch Hunt Co. and Curtis Morgan of Jargon Game Calls to dive into all the intricacies of duck hunting strategies. They discuss the challenges of not always being on the 'X' and the importance of running traffic and running mojos to position yourself under the birds. The conversation covers the consistency and variability of flight lines with changing winds, hunting migra...
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January 31, 2025 • 39 mins
We are thrilled to share the first integrated Fowl Life Podcast Provider Series and cooking video! In this episode, "Venison Milanese with Wisconsin Maple Syrup Sweet Potatoes," TFL Midwest Host Joel Kleefisch teams up with classically trained French Chef, Ellie Lawton, to create a Venison Milanese recipe that will exceed all your dinner expectations.
Chef Lawton, an avid waterfowl and big game hunter, excels at crafting classic d...
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January 30, 2025 • 59 mins
You cannot miss this edition of The Fowl Life Podcast Midwest Series. In an exclusive interview for The Fowl Life only fans, Host Joel Kleefisch, digs into the dark corners of the Midwest flyway magician, Taylor Finger’s, mind to unleash the secrets ducks and geese don’t want us to know.
From how these bird's eyes work to which spreads land em at the footbag. Wisconsin DNR’s Chief Game Bird ecologist breaks down the keys to success...
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